Nurse Practitioner, IPCT

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Job Description - Nurse Practitioner, IPCT

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide and oversee primary care for clients who are not attached to Primary Care Provider and attempts to connect them to a Family Doctor.
  • Provides an advanced assessment, formulates diagnoses, develops and implements a therapeutic pharmacological and none pharmacological treatment plan and consultation.
  • Facilitates continuity of care by working collaboratively with interprofessional health teams including family physicians, community partners and family members.
  • Communicates findings and diagnoses and discusses health outcomes and prognoses to patients, families, family physician and the interprofessional care teams.
  • Support the program and the interdisciplinary team in the development of solutions/service delivery models that provide exceptional patient/family care.
  • Provision of leadership in advocating for clients at the point of care, across the organizations and/or at the health system/policy level.
  • Encourages and models critical clinical inquiry that drives the development of nursing research and improves patient care.
  • Identifies needs and makes recommendations for changes within the system to enhance both clinical practice and client outcomes.
  • Participates in team meetings, development and evaluation activities.
  • Some evenings and weekends may be required based on program and patient needs.
  • Qualifications include but are not limited to:

  • Current certificate of competence, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class (RN (EC).
  • Membership in Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (‘NPAO’) preferred.
  • Nurse Practitioner-Primary Health Care (‘NP-PHC’) or Nurse Practitioner-Adult (‘NP-Adult’) certificate from a recognized program.
  • Narcotic/Controlled substances prescribing competency and training in an approved controlled substances education is required.
  • National certification in Gerontology Nursing from the CNA.
  • Minimum five (5) years nursing experience providing geriatric and primary care in a combination of at least two of the following settings: hospital inpatient, community primary care, homecare and virtual care is preferred.
  • Previous experience in primary care setting with a variety of age groups is an asset.
  • Demonstrated competency in autonomous diagnosis, order and interpretation of diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmaceuticalsand performing procedures within the RN (EC) legislated scope of practice, designated medical directives and Collaborative Practice Agreement
  • Advanced competence with computers and mobile communications is required
  • Demonstrated effective leadership skills – including flexibility, creativity and commitment to support the program vision
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated research knowledge, program planning, implementation and evaluation skills
  • Knowledge of the regional health system in the area of geriatrics, Mental Health, adult and pre/post-natal health is an asset
  • Additional Benefits:

  • % Vacation Entitlement
  • Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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